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Asbestos Claims

We are the country’s leading industrial injury claims specialists. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an industrial disease, you may be owed compensation. Our expert lawyers have helped countless Australians make successful asbestosis compensation claims on a no win, no lose basis.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is a type of silicate mineral, grouped together as fibres. Asbestos was used in ancient times to construct utensils. In Australia, construction companies used asbestos in buildings as a type of insulation.

Asbestos was banned by the government in 2003.

There are six types of asbestos:

Chrysotile:

Chrysotile is the most common type of asbestos. Chrysotile accounts for about 90 per cent of commercially-used asbestos.

Amosite:

Amosite asbestos contains iron and magnesium and was most commonly used in insulation products.

Crocidolite:

Crocidolite is considered to be the most dangerous type of asbestos because of its physical properties.

Tremolite:

Tremolite was never mined or used commercially on its own, but it can be found contaminating other minerals such as chrysotile, vermiculite and talc.

Anthophyllite:

Like tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite minerals wasn’t mined for commercial use but found its way into products made with vermiculite and talc.

Actinolite:

Actinolite asbestos is often found as a contaminant within other commercial asbestos products. It is found in paints, sealants, children’s toys, and more.

All the six types of asbestos listed above are hazardous to human health.

Prolonged inhalation of the small fibres inflames the lungs, leading to asbestosis or mesothelioma. These diseases can often be debilitating, even fatal.

If you have asbestosis due to your employment, even if it’s known as an “occupational hazard,” this may reveal negligence by your employer.

If you can prove your employer is at fault for your illness, perhaps because they have failed to provide the correct training, personal protective equipment or other safeguards, then you should be able to claim compensation for your condition.

If you are still under employment by the business responsible for your safety during your time of asbestos exposure, rest assured that you are legally protected from dismissal or recrimination.

How much compensation can I get?

There is no one size fits all solution we can use when it comes to calculating your compensation.

The amount of compensation owed to plaintiffs depends on the severity of their injuries and the State in which they suffered them.

Some of the main things a solicitor will consider when negotiating your compensation will include.

Any time off work and lost earnings

Any future lost earnings

Any changes in your ability to work

Care or support, even if given to you for free by family or friends

Any adaptations you might need to your home or motor vehicle

Travel and accommodation expenses

At this stage it is impossible to give you an accurate estimation of what you could receive however, you can make your own assessment online, without having to speak to a lawyer using our compensation calculator.

What to do next

If you have been afflicted by asbestos inhalation, mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related diseases we can help you make a successful asbestos negligence claim.

We are committed to getting you maximum personal injury compensation for you or your loved one. Every day we help people who have suffered through no fault of their own start their journey to compensation.

When you call us, you will not feel pressured into starting your claim with us. You will receive tailored advice regarding your situation and be able to speak with a solicitor who specialises in asbestos claims

At the end of our phone call, it’s up to you whether you wish to take things further or not. If you do, we can provide you with first-class legal representation anywhere in Australia.

Millner and Knight have branches in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and throughout each state.

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